BONAPPETITLIFE and Pulp Pantry bring you…

Zucchini Hummus

Have you wondered what happens to all the pulp waste that local juceries produce? Are you a supporter of healthy food? Do you believe in sustainability and bridging the gap between food surplus and insecurity?

Look no further.

Pulp Pantry offers handmade, small batch, GF, vegan, paleo alternatives for snacking that are sustainably produced using remnants of fresh-pressed organic vegetables.

This vegan, FODMAP friendly hummus recipe has a  deliciously fresh Mexican twist, serving as the perfect pair for Pulp Pantry “Sea Salt & Pepper” Grain-Free Crackers. Also try their addicting “Nacho” Grain-Free crackers with this recipe! I ate the whole bag in one afternoon… Mix up the consistency by adding more zucchini to thicken, or serve it as a FODMAP-friendly (avocado-free) guacamole.  

I used to feel bloated from eating garbanzo bean-based hummus, but this recipe is refreshing and happy-tummy friendly.

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Nutritional BOOSTS:

1. ZUCCHINI: low in calories, anti-inflammatory, vitamin A
2. LEMON: vitamin C, antioxidant effects, helps absorb nutrients, fights cancers
3. CILANTRO: antioxidants, essential oils, vitamins, dietary fiber
4. TURMERIC: increases body’s antioxidant properties, molecularly prevents and treats cancer
5. PAPRIKA: lowers blood pressure with Capsaicin, energizes with Vitamins A, B-6, and E

ALL YOU NEED (makes one bowl of hummus)

• 2 peeled and sliced zucchinis
• 1/8 c extra virgin olive oil (EVOO has more flavor and healthy fats)
• 1/4 c lemon juice fresh
• 1 handful cilantro fresh
• 1 handful pumpkin seeds (aka pepitas)
• 1/2-1 tsp salt to taste
• Sprinkle fresh ground pepper
• 1/4 tsp-1/2 tsp turmeric (depending on taste preference)
• 1/8 tsp-1/4 tsp paprika

Blend in a blender (I used my NutriBullet) and garnish with your spices, cilantro, and pumpkin seeds. Store in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks and enjoy with Pulp Pantry’s “Sea Salt & Pepper” Grain-Free Crackers.

Other additions to spice it up:

• Lime juice
• Cucumber
• Red bell peppers
• Onion, shallots or garlic (if not FODMAP)

Good food, good mood, good LIFE!

BONAPPETITLIFE

Contact me with any questions or suggestions: bonappetitlife@gmail.com

Email kaitlin@pulppantry.com for inquiries about Pulp Pantry and follow them @pulppantry!